Jackfruit and Watermelon
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Not Available
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
23.30 g
10
7.55 g
99+
Fiber
1.50 g
31
0.40 g
99+
Sugar
19.08 g
4
6.20 g
99+
Protein
1.72 g
12
0.61 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
5.00 mcg
30
28.00 mcg
18
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.11 mg
5
0.03 mg
29
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.06 mg
17
0.02 mg
37
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.92 mg
10
0.18 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
23
0.22 mg
26
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.33 mg
2
0.05 mg
40
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
24.00 mcg
10
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
13.80 mg
99+
8.10 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.34 mg
22
0.05 mg
39
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.10 mcg
35
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
4,532.00 mcg
2
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
157.00 mcg
5
8.00 mcg
33
Choline
Not Available
4.10 mg
27
Fat
0.64 g
13
0.15 g
38
Minerals
Potassium
448.00 mg
8
112.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.23 mg
99+
0.24 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
24.00 mg
19
7.00 mg
38
Magnesium
29.00 mg
6
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.13 mg
20
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
21.00 mg
24
11.00 mg
35
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.08 mg
31
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
158.00 mg
4
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
30.00 mg
99+
50.00 mg
32
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
2.00 mg
15
Water Content
73.46 g
99+
91.45 g
6
Ash
0.94 g
9
0.25 g
39
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
95.00 kcal
6
30.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
97.00 kcal
5
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
258.64 kcal
27
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
92.00 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
252.00 kcal
18
Calories in Pie
200.00 kcal
99+
150.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Berry, Melon
Season
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Inside Color
Yellow
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fibrous
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
India
Southern Africa
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.5
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
China
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
India
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Citrullus Lanatus
Synonym
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Citrullus vulgaris
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Alismidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Moraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Citrullus
Species
A. heterophyllus
C. lanatus
Generic Group
Not Available
Gourd
Difference Between Jackfruit and Watermelon
We might think that Jackfruit and Watermelon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jackfruit and Watermelon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jackfruit and Watermelon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jackfruit and Watermelon with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 95.00 kcal and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jackfruit and Watermelon belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Jackfruit and Watermelon is Rosales and Cucurbitales respectively. Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species and Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
